This session provides a practical, science-based discussion on the role of antimicrobial interventions in product formulation, with a focus on how different approaches can be effectively combined to support improved food safety outcomes. 

The conversation will begin with a high-level overview of alternative interventions, including differences between IIA and IIB applications and how each function as a part of a food safety system. The discussion will then dive deeper into the science behind post-lethality treatments and food safety options, including how they interact with product characteristics and processing environments. 

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these tools work individually and how they can be layered to improve bacterial control. The session will emphasize practical decision-making, helping attendees evaluate what solutions make sense for their specific operations. 

Designed to connect scientific principles with real-world application, this session will help attendees better understand how to build effective, multi-hurdle food safety strategies.